AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Air National Guard Units
StalePosted Apr 7
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Posted: March 17, 2026 (56 days ago)
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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
Westhampton Beach, New York
Salary
$39.50 - $46.08
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft systems and components for the Air National Guard, ensuring planes are safe and operational both on the ground and in the air.
It's a hands-on role for someone who enjoys mechanical work and can lead a team to keep military aircraft ready for missions.
A good fit would be an experienced mechanic with military background, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to train others.
Key Requirements
- At least 18 months of specialized experience in installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and testing aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems
- General experience removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components according to specifications
- Skilled in using hand tools and test equipment for aircraft maintenance
- Ability to coordinate work of other mechanics and schedule maintenance for efficient workflow
- Experience instructing lower-graded mechanics and personnel in disassembly and re-assembly of crash-damaged aircraft components
- Enlisted military grade in the National Guard
- Perform inspections, repairs, modifications, and servicing of aircraft systems on- and off-aircraft
Full Job Description
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1366000 and is part of the 106TH RQW, National Guard.
This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.
Military Grades: Enlisted GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications.
Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 18 months experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification.
Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow.
Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.
Major Duties:
- As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (WG-8852-10), you will inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.
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